Posts from: Buyers
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by 01/1/2023
What can we expect in the 2023 housing market? Will mortgage rates continue to climb? Could home prices come crashing down? Here’s what several industry experts predict.
by 08/1/2022
The process of buying a new home can be both exhilarating and exhausting. But the journey doesn’t stop when you close on your property. On the contrary, you still have quite a bit to do before you can begin the process of settling into your new place.
by 03/1/2022
The annual inflation rate in the United States is currently around 7.5%—the highest it has been since 1982.1 It doesn’t matter if you’re a cashier, lawyer, plumber, or retiree; if you spend U.S. dollars, inflation impacts you. Economists expect the effects of…
by 01/10/2022
Last year was one for the real estate history books. The pandemic helped usher in a buying frenzy that caused home prices to soar nationwide by a record 19.9% between August 2020 and August 2021. So what’s ahead for the U.S. housing market in 2022? Here’s where industry…
by 12/15/2021
According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home…
by 12/15/2021
Homebuyers today are facing a huge dilemma. There simply aren’t enough homes for sale. Given the limited number of available properties, if you’re a buyer in today’s market, you may need to expand your search to include both new construction and resale homes. But it…
by 08/2/2021
It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes, reducing the available inventory and sparking a rise…
by 07/2/2021
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, it’s never been more important to understand the appraisal process and how it can be impacted by a quickly appreciating and highly competitive housing market. It’s also crucial to work with a skilled real estate agent who can guide…
by 06/3/2021
If you’re a homeowner, it’s important for you to understand how your home’s value contributes to your overall net worth. If you’re a renter or first-time buyer, now is the time for you to figure out how homeownership fits into your short-term goals and your…
by 05/2/2021
One thing is for sure—life never stands still. And your housing needs won’t, either. In the United States, the median duration of homeownership hovers around 13 years.9 That means many of us will cycle through a few very different homes as we move through different life…
by 04/6/2021
It is important for you to understand your options and think through your preferences when considering whether or not to work with a real estate professional.
by 03/2/2021
While many areas of the economy have contracted, the housing market has stayed remarkably strong. But can the good news last?
